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15 Brutal Nail Tattoos

15 Brutal Nail Tattoos
Tattoo Ideas1 min Read

Indeed, nail tattoos are mostly related to the nails of the crucifixion. But they are not all related to christianity.
The saying is 'tough as nails' and indeed, nail tattoos are often rough, solid and huge pieces of metal. The nail stands for destiny, and not its bright side. It is showing the scars, traumas and things we can't forget, yet we accept to live with. Nails in a skull are showing these negative things are coming with us until the end, or leading us to it. Indeed, these tattoos are related to the nails of the coffins. They are a little reminder of our fate and how we need to enjoy each second. But these pieces of hardware are also a symbol of ourselves. Receiving the strokes of life, and sometimes a bit twisted. Yet, we are not useless, just different... You could have many reasons to fill your sleeves and adorn your body with nail tattoos, and if you are looking for ideas, perhaps one of these examples nailed it!
Badass skull by Bartosz Wojda.
Badass skull by Bartosz Wojda.
Sick palm tattoos by Bob Geerts!
Sick palm tattoos by Bob Geerts!
Cool composition by David Rudzinski.
Cool composition by David Rudzinski.
Graphic crucifixion tattoo by Eric Jason Dsouza...
Graphic crucifixion tattoo by Eric Jason Dsouza...
Solid tattoo by Hugo.
Solid tattoo by Hugo.
Blackwork by Katie McGowan.
Blackwork by Katie McGowan.
Twisted nail by L'Andro Gynette.
Twisted nail by L'Andro Gynette.
By Marcel Preuß.
By Marcel Preuß.
By Moritz Piwon.
By Moritz Piwon.
Impressive 3D nail! Please credit.
Impressive 3D nail! Please credit.
The work of Philip Yarnell.
The work of Philip Yarnell.
Also by Philip Yarnell.
Also by Philip Yarnell.
By Rafel Delalande.
By Rafel Delalande.
By Robert William Ashby.
By Robert William Ashby.
Another skull, by Steve Wade.
Another skull, by Steve Wade.

JenTheRipper
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Writer for art related medias. Fell in love with tattoo while researching for another passion, crime history. Travelling, admiring, sharing.

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